VA Loan Servicers Push Veterans into Refinances That Violate Federal Recoupment Rules
Mortgage servicers aggressively market VA IRRRL refinances to veterans that violate the 36-month recoupment requirement under federal law, with break-even periods exceeding 80 months. Veterans with no financial expertise cannot easily calculate whether a refinance offer meets federal guidelines. The predatory churning strips home equity while providing no financial benefit to the veteran homeowner.
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